After a short break while waiting for parts, I hit a snag in rebuilding my carbs. The vent pipe and and rubber hose on the fuel joint between carbs 2 & 3 are dry rotted. Can anyone point me in the right direction for an alternative. With 35+ year old bikes I would think this is a common problem.

I was hoping that was the case, but wanted to confirm with the more knowledgeable folks on the forum. I wasn't clear on my original post, I mean the rubber tub that attached to the long end of the brass fitting.